If you’re a highly sensitive person, the word “criticism” might make you cringe. You may even consider it a dirty word. What others think to be constructive and helpful criticism can feel like destructive criticism to an HSP. In this article, we’ll explore why HSPs often struggle with criticism and offer some strategies for how to equip yourself when oversensitive to criticism.... Read More
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Coping With Overstimulating Work Environments for Sensitives
Whether you work in a fast-paced environment like a hospital or school, or the slower-paced environment of an office or library, there will be times when you feel overwhelmed as a highly sensitive person. Coping with overstimulating work environments for sensitives is tricky, to say the least, but it can be done.... Read More
4 Easy HSP Self-Care Options
Do you find yourself distracted by simple annoyances when you're out and about? In this article, I share my top four easy HSP self-care options to always be prepared. A few tips that didn't make the top four (but can be equally important): Sensitive to sunlight? Always keep your sunglasses close. Frustrated by loud music in stores? Always keep your Loop earplugs close at hand. What additional self-care options would you add to the list?... Read More
Realistic Goal Setting for the Highly Sensitive Person
As a highly sensitive person, you may have a unique set of personality traits that influence the way you approach realistic goal setting. Your sensitivity to your environment and stimuli may make it difficult to focus on specific goals and may cause you to become easily overwhelmed or stressed. However, with the right strategies and mindset, you can learn to set realistic goals that align with your values and strengths and work towards achieving them in a way that feels manageable and fulfilling.... Read More
22 Firm, Yet Gentle Ways to Say No for HSPs
For many adults and highly sensitive people alike, saying no doesn't come naturally. You may have had parents who allowed other family members to walk all over them, or you might been surrounded by adults in your family who were good at having firm personal boundaries. Yet as you navigate decisions, your sensitive nature has taken charge over the years and you've found it too difficult to say no in your own life. Either way - nature or nurture - we can all benefit from 22 firm, yet gentle ways to say no for HSPs.... Read More
6 Career Fields Ideal for a Highly Sensitive Person
Choosing a career that aligns with one's personality traits and sensitivities can greatly enhance job satisfaction and overall well-being. The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) tends to be more attuned to their surroundings, emotions, and the emotions of others. They often thrive in environments that allow them to utilize their unique qualities. This article will explore six career fields ideal for a highly sensitive person, considering their strengths, abilities, and preferences.... Read More